Courses
Courses at DHS
Mathematics is one of the core subjects for all pupils in S1 - S4 and an option choice for pupils in S5 and S6.
BGE
The BGE course in S1 runs for 4 periods a week increasing to 5 in S2, where learners study a broad CFE General Education at Levels 2, 3 and 4.
In S3, learners are offered courses at the following levels for 4 periods per week: National 3 Applications of Maths, National 4 Applications of Maths, National 4 Maths, National 5 Applications of Maths and National 5 Maths.
As per SQA guidance, pupils will only be recommended to progress on to a course at the next level if they have demonstrated a secure understanding of the concepts covered in their current course.
Senior Phase
The Senior Phase runs from S4 to S6 comprising of 5 periods per week. During this time young people have the opportunity to build up a broad portfolio of National Qualifications. All Senior Phase courses include elements of ongoing internal assessment and all Mathematics courses at N5, Higher and Advanced Higher include an externally assessed SQA examination.
Here at Denny High School we aim to offer a wide range of qualifications to suit the needs of all learners. We currently offer the following courses (click links to view on SQA website):
N2 Lifeskills Mathematics
N3 Applications of Mathematics
N4 Applications of Mathematics
N5 Applications of Mathematics
In addition, the documents below have been produced by the National Parent Forum of Scotland. These publications aim to provide a clear, succinct overview to help parents understand the different aspects of Curriculum for Excellence, and to support learning both at home and in school.
The NPFS have also produced “Revision in a Nutshell” documents for Higher and National 5 Mathematics. These documents provide further information on the external SQA course assessment (i.e. exam).
National 3 Lifeskills Mathematics
National 4 Lifeskills Mathematics
National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics
Applications of Mathematics – Further Information
In session 2017-2018 the SQA decided to change the name of the Lifeskills Mathematics suite of courses. Courses at N3, N4 and N5 level will be known as Applications of Mathematics. There has been no change to the course content, but some older documentation may still refer to the course as “Lifeskills” rather than the new “Applications of Mathematics” title. Further information can be found here:
